Widnes Wild Academy U19 D1 secured a comfortable 8-5 win home against Bradford Bulldogs u19's in a confident display. A cagey first period saw neither side find the breakthrough, but the team grew into the game and eventually found their rhythm.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Lamb#11DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 1.41 |
| Luke Alston#27 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 1.50 |
| Jared Knowles#19DIV · U19 NATIONAL | 13 | 13 | 6 | 19 | 1.46 |
| Porter Harrop#75DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 17 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 0.71 |
| Austin Busby#15DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 0.65 |
| Alfie Gilhooley#63DIV · U19 NATIONAL | 16 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 0.56 |
| Reece Obrien#23DIV · U19 NATIONAL | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 0.50 |
| Cian Shorrock#98DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0.57 |
Widnes Wild Academy U19 D1 are struggling for form, managing just 6 points from their last 6 games (33% of available points). Their 2-0-4 (W-D-L) record shows difficulties picking up results, with 4 defeats outweighing the 2 wins.
The attack has been devastating, averaging 4.7 goals per game with 28 total goals in 6 matches. This level of firepower puts immense pressure on opponents and provides a cushion for the defense. Worryingly, goals have dried up in recent fixtures compared to earlier in this run.
The defense has leaked 32 goals at an alarming 5.3 per game. This vulnerability is putting enormous pressure on the attack to outscore opponents, which isn't sustainable long-term. Concerningly, more goals have been shipped recently, suggesting concentration or fatigue issues. A negative goal difference of -4 highlights the team is being outscored across these fixtures.
Home ice has been a fortress - 2 wins from 3 home games versus just 0 wins from 3 road trips. Making the most of home advantage will be crucial going forward.
Owen Severn holds a 76.5% save percentage with 15.25 GAA. The goaltending has been adequate, though the team may need more consistency from this position.
Most recently, a 8-5 victory over Bradford Bulldogs u19's was a dominant display. Notably, 2 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Widnes Wild Academy U19 D1 currently sit in 4th place with 32 points from 19 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 32 points.
A form rating of 41/100 highlights some struggles. Areas of concern include strong attacking output (4.3 goals/game) and defensive vulnerabilities (4.3 conceded/game). Encouragingly, results are trending upward with more points earned in recent fixtures compared to earlier in the season.
Home advantage has been significant, with a 7-3-0 record at home compared to 3-5-2 on the road. This 70% home win rate versus 30% away suggests the remaining home fixtures will be crucial.
The projected finish range of 4th to 4th reflects the uncertainty in any prediction. This narrow range suggests a relatively predictable finish, though close competition means every point will matter.
The outlook is neutral - there's potential for improvement, but also room for caution.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Points | 32 | 9 | +23 |
| Wins | 9 | 4 | +5 |
| GF | 98 | 57 | +83 |
| GD | 19 | -64 | +83 |
| Charlie Scott#88DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1.50 |
| Evan Walker#2UP · U16 NORTH 2DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.55 |
| Harry Kay#29DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0.38 |
| Toryn Christy#16DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.38 |
| Alex Reid#36DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.28 |
| Christopher Given#97UP · U16 NORTH 2DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0.71 |
| Ollie Marfleet#20DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.42 |
| Robbie Thomson#9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.71 |
| William Daley#14 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1.00 |
| George Taylor#70DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.25 |
| Ben Roberts#8UP · U16 NORTH 2DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.21 |
| Charles Shearn#81DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.18 |
| Leo Cooper#23 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3.00 |
| Emily Duffy#80UP · U16 NORTH 2DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2.00 |
| Lewis Speare#12DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.50 |
| Cole Mulliner#6DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| David Turner#25UP · U16 NORTH 2DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jack Atkin#31UP · U16 NORTH 2DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Lucas Edmondson#42UP · U16 NORTH 2DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Malachy Mitchell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Morgan Busby#17DIV · U19 NORTH 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Turner#89 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Owen Severn#1LOAN | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sean Mullin#19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Zac Grimes#88UP · U16 NORTH 1DIV · U19 NORTH 2LOAN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
